The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me

Finally I can manage to make Aiden

in a way to face me. His hand reached out to

not look at me any differently. I may come out

that held my

I try my best to ignore that feeling

nod, reassuring him that I would

me a crooked awkward smile and

so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a

looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go.

and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you.

He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was

he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he

still, I liked to see him

even more.

way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing

I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I

snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it

bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who ruined

stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant

to see if I was okay after causing my somber mood

didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture

the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you

a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk back then

“Is that even a question? You

on this old guy would you?

few years and

winced and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell me